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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Berkshire, VT
The cost of independent living in Berkshire is about $4,930 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 131 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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22 reviews
Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...
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9.4
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16 reviews
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Shelburne Bay is an independent, assisted and memory care living community nestled in the friendly southwestern Vermont town of Shelburne, VT. Situated just a short distance from the breathtaking vistas of Lake Champlain, The Residence at Shelburne Bay is located within easy...
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9.2
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6 reviews
The staff was minimal on weekends. Maple Ridge assisted living coordinator told me that this would be my mother's final home, that they were experienced with residents with Parkinson's disease, that Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....
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9.2
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8 reviews
The staff is the best! They have a very home like quality. Not institutional at all. They are currently remodeling and updating the entire building so it looks much different than a year ago. My mom seems...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victory Place is a century old building with a rich history. The building was previously used as a convent for the Sisters of St. Louis of Charity. The originality of the building, including the woodwork and stained glass, was preserved and and is a beautiful focal point for our wonderful...
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9.0
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8 reviews
Although they were struggling with some personnel issues for a while they vastly improved their staff over time. When my mother had a stroke they handled the hospice care wonderfully, which can really be a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8 reviews
I would give a 5 for every category. The Gazebo North community is an excellent facility with well trained and caring staff1. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would in a heartbeat recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Gazebo North is a Level 3 Residential Care Facility, licensed and registered by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living. When seniors need help with their daily activities, we offer safe and secure communities where nurses and aides are available to respond to personal needs. We...
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2 reviews
What really stood out to us about this facility is the price. Also, the staff really care and go out of their way to help. I would highly recommend this facility to friends and family.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
260 Lake Street's Resort Community is the ideal solution for seniors that value their independence, yet need some supervision with daily activities. We offer a broad range of services:Residents enjoy beautifully appointed living spaces, delicious meals, engaging social activities and supervised...
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5 reviews
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Are you looking for a safe and inviting nursing home alternative for Mom and Dad in Plattsburgh, NY? Call the Samuel F. Vilas Home, a family owned and operated licensed senior community with over 130 years of experience, rated as one of the top assisted living communities in Clinton County....
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21 reviews
Right after we moved in we immediately made friends with the other people on our floor. They have been very helpful. Maintenance is prompt. All the ladies in the staff have been available when needed. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...
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6.9
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14 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Maple Ridge Memory Care. The move in and acclimation was a smooth process. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Gazebo Apartments offers private studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted care apartments. Pricing is flexible for couples of varying levels of need. Monthly cost includes nursing care, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation and a wide variety of activities. ...
9.3
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10 reviews
I am happy to say that I chose a nice place for my needs. After five years I would highly recommend Harbors Village to all my friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harborview offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living, so that you can enjoy your retirement years.
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My mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat....
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cost of independent living in Berkshire, VT
The average cost of senior living in Berkshire is $4,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berkshire, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berkshire, VT vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Berkshire, VT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Berkshire
Recent reviews for independent living in Berkshire
Homestead Senior Living in Saint Albans, VT
4.4
Although they were struggling with some personnel issues for a while they vastly improved their staff over time. When my mother had a stroke they handled the hospice care wonderfully, which can really be a great bonus when it comes to this level of care.
The Residence at Shelburne Bay
4.8
Such an incredible experience with these folks. Sarah was particularly helpful - answered our questions thoroughly, made my mom truly feel like a VIP, so welcoming and inviting. We felt like we were truly part of the family!
Maple Ridge in Essex, VT
5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Berkshire independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkshire independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berkshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Berkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkshire, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
45.8%
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The Residence at Quarry Hill, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Harbor Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Berkshire, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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